You think he can do what needs to be done? For 24 years, Donnie Walsh did a fantastic job. How will Bird compare? He was a great coach, has a high basketball IQ, and I believe he will surprise the best of us and turn this horse around rather quickly.

The main problem is the Pacers basically spent the last few years being more bogged down by trying to manage players who get suspended or arrested than building a winner. They had something, with artest, stephen jackson, etc

The main problem is the Pacers basically spent the last few years being more bogged down by trying to manage players who get suspended or arrested than building a winner. They had something, with artest, stephen jackson, etc

Good point. They've been addressing a lot of headaches and PR issues. That takes away from concentrating on basketball. Hopefully they can getit straight this coming season.

Absolutely. I'm disappointed it took so long for Walsh to leave. Don't misunderstand that though, I'd have felt the same way if Bird were the one to go. You can not have two voices directing a franchise, no matter how they word it they were each looking over the other's shoulder.